Border

Israel to build 500-km Jordan border barrier, expand settlements in major Defense Ministry plan

The centerpiece of the security plan is a comprehensive new border barrier stretching approximately 500 kilometers along Israel's border with Jordan, at an estimated cost of NIS 5.5 billion.

The recently fortified border wall between Israel and Lebanon is seen from the Bedouin Arab village of Arab Al Aramshe on November 04, 2026 in the Western Galillee, Israel.
Prime Minister of Iraq Ali al-Zaidi speaks during a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on July 14, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Between Iran, Iraq and a hard place: Iraq’s prime minister weighs next moves - analysis

Iran's national flag flutters at the Gabd-Rimdan zero point border crossing, as seen from Pakistan's Balochistan province on October 21, 2026, following the temporary suspension of trade between the two countries.

The US wants to cut off Iran’s access to weapons via its land borders, will this work? - analysis

A US Marine Corps truck is seen carrying a palletized version of the Active Denial System, March 9, 2012, at the US Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

US to test Active Denial System energy weapon for potential use along border with Mexico - report


Israel Police says 143 draft evaders were released as IDF failed to meet detention deadlines

A document from the Attorney-General's Office revealed gaps in draft enforcement, including a postponement of an arrest operation and unclear criteria for releasing draft evaders at border crossings.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with Israeli military draft orders, in Jerusalem, August 2, 2026.

JNF allocates NIS 33 million to rebuild border-adjacent northern towns 2-5 km from Lebanon

Under the decision, each community evacuated during the fighting that has not yet received JNF support will receive 1.5 million NIS for infrastructure rehabilitation and development.

An overlook of Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel.

'Do not test us': Netanyahu touts new 'massive' eastern border wall, defense plans

The vast majority of the border wall will cover the Jordanian border. Netanyahu explained that it would complement the nation's existing security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and the PM's Military Secretary, Maj.-Gen. Guy Markizeno visit the eastern security wall, October 15, 2026.

Israel denies entry to 33 Chinese nationals using fake Japanese passports at Allenby Crossing

PIBA said 27 men and six women used legitimate Chinese passports in Jordan before presenting forged Japanese passports when attempting to cross into Israel.

View of the road leading to the Allenby Bridge Border Crossing, September 24, 2025; illustrative.

Syria, Hezbollah hold secret security talks in Turkey, reportedly to ease border tensions

One of the Syrian officials said both sides agreed they held no hostility towards one another, and that Syria assured Hezbollah that it would not intervene militarily in Lebanon to disarm the group.

Hezbollah and Syrian flags are seen fluttering in Fleita, Syria August 2, 2017.

Afghans flee collapsing Iranian economy amid US conflict, returning to strict Taliban rule

Only 29% of Afghans who recently returned from Iran said they had any savings left after their average income fell by nearly one-third compared to pre-crisis levels.

Afghan nationals carrying their belongings walk after crossing the border from Iran at the Islam Qala border crossing in Herat province, Afghanistan, September 3, 2026.

Majority of Spaniards unhappy with government's handling of Ceuta crisis, poll shows

Only 14.2% rated Sanchez's handling of the crisis positively, while two-thirds of respondents said his response was too slow.

Migrants wait in line to receive food and beverage from the Red Cross, following mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 3, 2026.

The Sbarro bomber’s saga: Ahlam Tamimi was released from Israel, US failed to bring her to justice

On the official site Congress.gov, the following appears: “The United States requested Tamimi’s extradition in 2017, but Jordan’s Court of Cassation ruled that the extradition treaty was invalid.”

Alham Tamimi.

Morocco arrests 111 as migrants attempt to reach Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta

Morocco arrested at least 111 people attempting to reach Ceuta as authorities tightened security following online calls for another mass migrant crossing.

 Fears Of Second Surge In Migrant Crossings Into Ceuta Driven By False Social Media Posts: Heavy control in the border between Spain and Morocco on August 15, 2026 in Ceuta, Spain.

Spain boosts security in Ceuta as calls appear online for another mass border rush

One witness said the schools in Fnideq had been turned into dormitories for security forces deployed near the border.

Migrants carry a fellow migrant, who they say was injured when the Spanish police and military tried to contain the migrants to an area of a beach, following mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 2, 2026.